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I knew a little bit about Akshaya Patra before but this book opened their entire world to me. The book talks in vivid details about how Akshaya Patra came to be, how it was scaled up, what challenges it faced in opening kitchens across India, the struggles it continues to face today and about the millions of children, it feeds every day.

Akshaya Patra is run like an enterprise; it has a CEO, it has employees, it even has a marketing and PR team. The only difference is that Akshaya Patra is run with a non-profit motive. It is run so that 1.6 million children across 11 states in India do not go hungry for the want of a mid-day meal. We all know about a large number of mid-day meal schemes launched by the various state governments and we all know the truth behind these promised meals.

Akshay Patra is an organization which not only promises a good nutritious hot meal but delivers so consistently to participating schools across India.

In “God’s Own Kitchen” by Rashmi Bansal writes in such a way that it is informative and inspiring at the same time. The book is full of pictures and photos which make Akshaya Patra come alive to the reader. The result of meticulous research and planning is a visually appealing book which is a pleasure to read.

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I knew a little bit about Akshaya Patra before but this book opened their entire world to me. The book talks in vivid details about how Akshaya Patra came to be, how it was scaled up, what challenges it faced in opening kitchens across India, the struggles it continues to face today and about the millions of children, it feeds every day.

Akshaya Patra is run like an enterprise; it has a CEO, it has employees, it even has a marketing and PR team. The only difference is that Akshaya Patra is run with a non-profit motive. It is run so that 1.6 million children across 11 states in India do not go hungry for the want of a mid-day meal. We all know about a large number of mid-day meal schemes launched by the various state governments and we all know the truth behind these promised meals.

Akshay Patra is an organization which not only promises a good nutritious hot meal but delivers so consistently to participating schools across India.

In “God’s Own Kitchen” by Rashmi Bansal writes in such a way that it is informative and inspiring at the same time. The book is full of pictures and photos which make Akshaya Patra come alive to the reader. The result of meticulous research and planning is a visually appealing book which is a pleasure to read.

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God’s own kitchen is a great book. Journey of Akshaya Patra from starting point to where it has reached today is wonderfully told. It’s not just about humble beginning and mighty scaling, reader actually feels the time and place of those incidents covered in this book (about which I am keen as a reader whenever I read a book). Zest, zeal and enthusiasm to make such a social initiative come into existence are awesomely narrated.Like any of her other books Rashmi Bansal maintained a perfect pace between detailing and summarizing the subject throughout the bookN.B .I have almost finished reading it for the second time to enjoy beauty of language of this book.

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This is another gem from non other than Rashmi Bansal. Her research writing and story stelling has inspired me since the first book of her @Stay Hungry Stay Foolish . This time the book is on the operational excellence of world best NGO The Akshaya Patra Foundation. Some of the innovations they have made in food cooking and delivery are not smaller than any big food product company . Apart of that the commitment of founding members deserves the respect.A must read for people associated with any of the NGO or aspiring volunteers, also a great read for young breed seeking inspiration for innovation.

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Nothing is great than giving food to others as per our culture and ISCON has done just that.Thanks to Ms Bansal for writing this book.Tradgedy is our govt takes lessons from them.But thanks to all involved and the discipline of the monks.A great dear indeed.

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An inspiring book which brings out the dedication of ISKCON monks towards children....Let the dream of reaching 5 million Children by 2020 come trueNO CHILD IN INDIA SHALL BE DEPRIVED OF EDUCATION BECAUSE OF HUNGERLet us support the cause in whatever way we can do...

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Fascinating story of how the great institution called Akshay Patra was born. Very simple language and easy to read brief history of conception, development and growth of Akshay Patra. One learns how Akshay Patra has managed to bring professionalism to public welfare institutions / NGO.

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Rashmi Bansal breaks her traditional style in this one. Read it cover to cover and felt like witnessing the entire journey.Amazing work by the Akshay Patra team...never realised the impact that a small meal can have. Highly inspiring.

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This is one of those books which get you attracted from the very beginning......the style is catchy and different, and you feel like finishing it at one go. Rashmi has plumbed the depths of this fantastic initiative, and reading about it, leaves an indelible print in the minds of the readers..This was her first book that I read, and she has got me hooked to her writing style..!! I am eagerly waiting for her next.....

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This is an incredible story that needed to be told and this is also an incredible story that needs to be read.A simple book about a simple task. This is printed on good paper and coloured pictures make this an easy to read book.Buy your copy today.